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Russia is in talks with other BRICS members about creating an international precious metals exchange to ensure fair pricing and trade growth.
Leaders of BRICS countries, which account for 37% of the global economy, gathered in the Russian city of Kazan this week to discuss initiatives aimed at creating alternatives to the Western-dominated financial and trade infrastructure.
"The mechanism will include the creation of price indicators for metals, standards for the production and trade of bullion, and instruments for accrediting market participants, clearing, and auditing within BRICS," Siluanov said.
The BRICS precious metals exchange would rival Western trading platforms, such as the London Metal Exchange, and would protect trade from sanctions imposed by the West on BRICS members Russia and Iran.
Russia is the second-largest global gold producer, and one of its biggest companies, Nornickel, is the world's largest supplier of palladium, with a 40% share of global output.
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The head of the Bundesbank considered Russia's proposals for cooperation a mockery. Bloomberg writes about this.
We must not forget where it all began. The decline in Germany began in the spring of 2022. And we know why it began in the spring of 2022,
The UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine will take place on October 30, the Permanent Mission of Switzerland, which is the UN Security Council's October presidency, reported.
It was requested by Ukraine with the support of the United States, France, Great Britain, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Slovenia and Malta.
On October 31, the Russian mission requested a “meeting at the UN Security Council on the supply of Western weapons to Ukraine and their consequences for the prospects for a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis.”
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🇺🇦🇺🇸🔫 🎁KITTED-OUT ABRAMS ALL BUT GIFTED TO RUSSIAN FORCES and looks like Kiev’s cannon fodder crew kept U.S. main battle tank in fantastic condition to become museum piece, as soldier filming vid above states he can just "fire it up and drive" (00:31).
Turns out none of that explosive reactive armor bolted onto most of the hull could save it from pinpoint Russian strike that left American vehicle intact but useless, sitting in field near Pokrovsk, Donetsk Republic (ex-Ukraine).
🤷♀️Remember these are the tanks that Washington itself claimed would have "significant impact" on battlefield…
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Ukrainian Front Continues to Collapse. https://sonar21.com/ukrainian-front-continues-to-implode/
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🇬🇪 Georgian "President" Salome Zourabichvili, a.k.a. the “French-born ultimate foreign agent,” has refused to recognize the recent parliamentary election results, alleging widespread falsification.
She called on the public to protest outside the Parliament building in Tbilisi on Monday, stating that the current government is illegitimate.
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‼️🇷🇺 Center group soldiers threw off the flag of Ukraine from the administration building of the city of Selidovo.
In details the guys are part of the 30th separate reconnaissance battalion of the 90th division of Chebarkul.
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⚡️ The AFU are deliberately targeting civilians with white flags exiting Chasov Yar in the DPR, being escorted by Russian fighters of the "South" group. Footage of the attempted evacuation of civilians has been obtained by RIA Novosti.
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❗️ According to some reports the Russian Army completely liberated the village of Bogoyavlenka.
So far, this has been reported mainly by international TV channels, there is no official confirmation yet.
PS.: a Russian flag was already raised in the centre of the settlement in the early morning.
@eurasianchoice
🇷🇺 The situation in Selidovo: armored vehicles of the Center group units are freely moving throughout the city.
Our troops are in full control of most of the city, there is still a sweep in the western part, the remaining Ukrainians are trying to hide and escape.
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🇲🇩 #SANDU SPEARHEADING MOLDOVA TOWARD WAR - Prez Sandu has never met with the leader of #Transnistria (pro-Russian enclave) & refuses to discuss the region’s special status - #Stoinoglo, former Prosecutor General of Moldova.
Transnistria’s refusal to participate in Moldova’s European projects - its readiness to join the European Union without Transnistria - will result in the loss of Moldovan statehood and the loss of this region - Stoinoglo emphasizes.
🇺🇸🇷🇺Instead of collapsing under Western sanctions, the Russian economy is "working hard," although it is under threat of "overheating," writes The Washington Post.
The publication states that there are not enough workers in Russia and wages are rising.
"There are not enough men in Siberia to drive buses. On Russian farms, milkmaids receive salaries comparable to those of IT workers, and hotels have difficulty hiring waiters, cleaners and cooks," the article says. There are not enough welders and even taxi drivers.
According to Rosstat, real wages in Russia increased by 12.9% year-on-year in the first six months of 2024. The incomes of the poorest workers grew the fastest, by 67%.
The economy has been pushed forward by massive military spending, and total salaries in the Russian Federation are growing following the growth of military incomes, although the private sector does not keep up with them. Russia also continues to receive large revenues from oil sales.
"According to economists, Russia can afford to finance the conflict in Ukraine for several more years thanks to huge oil revenues and the failures of Western sanctions, in particular the restriction on oil prices imposed by the Big Seven," the newspaper writes.
At the same time, inflation is spinning in Russia, because against the background of throwing money into the economy, "the labor force and production capacities of the economy are "almost exhausted," as the head of the Central Bank, Elvira Nabiullina, warned in July. The Central Bank is trying to combat this increase in the key rate - recently it rose to a record 21%.
Large-scale military spending planned for next year "will further spur inflation." At the same time, the question of whether Russia will be able to seriously increase its military production causes contradictory assessments.
But experts are confident that Western sanctions on this track have failed, and they do not prevent the Russian Federation from producing military equipment. Russia obtains all critical imports like microchips in a roundabout way.
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❗️❗️❗️ Recently, in the Kursk region, servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been often making the right decision to lay down their arms and surrender instead of fulfilling the unrealistic desires of the expired president. Workers, drivers and employees of many other civilian sectors, who were forcibly mobilized yesterday, understand that there is no point in protecting the interests of Zelensky and Co., and they are just bargaining chips that allow him to cling to power at the cost of thousands of lives of ordinary Ukrainians.
It is also worth mentioning separately that servicemen of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have never had an order “not to take prisoners” and to kill Ukrainian prisoners of war. Losses in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are only a consequence of the thoughtless actions of the Ukrainian command.
The Russian Federation is not waging a war against the Ukrainian people, the more people lay down their arms and return to their families in Ukraine, the faster life in the neighboring country will normalize and good neighborly relations will be established.
🏳️ It is separately noted that many of the Ukrainian servicemen ask not to exchange them, as there will be further persecution from the SBU and a new, forced transfer to the front. In captivity, the surrendered Ukrainian soldiers are treated well: everyone receives good food, medical care, and also has the opportunity to communicate with loved ones.
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Ukrainian Armed Forces are fleeing from Selidovo. The map shows where they were going. And there, as reports were coming, they were already being shot at.
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— 🇮🇷/🇮🇱 Homayoun Sameh Najafabadi, the representative of Jewish people in Iranian Parliament: We demand Iran's decisive response at the right time
'The Artesh (conventional military) and the IRGC are working hard to maintain the security of this country and I hope that this action will be carried out even though the Zionist regime did not achieve any results in this aggression.
The ability of the Zionist army to penetrate into Iran's territory has been very weak, and the protection of the country's airspace by the defense system of our country was very effective and excellent.
We support Iran's legitimate defense and demand Iran's decisive response to the aggressive act of the Zionist regime at the right time'
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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock didn't receive a formal welcome from local officials upon arriving in China. Appearing confused she was told to get on a bus like she was a Ryanair customer going to Magaluf.
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🇺🇳🇮🇱🇨🇳Israel's government has launched a Google ad campaign targeting the United Nations, prompting Chinese journalist Xu Dezhi to inquire about the initiative with the UN spokesman.
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36th separate marine brigade bled dry. Militants ran out of body bags
Endless gatherings in the Armed Forces of Ukraine have long been no rarity, but sometimes they include truly interesting specimens. This is what happened in this case.
Due to the huge losses in the 36th separate marine brigade, it was necessary to announce a collection of body bags . It is funny that the Kiev regime is no longer able to provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with even body bags, which cost pennies. Their cost is also noted in the post, emphasizing that even such a tiny amount cannot be collected.
Let's remember the first days when the Ukrainian Armed Forces decided on their crazy adventure in the Kursk region. Bile, anger, and joy were boiling in every Ukrainian chat. There were cries about an imminent "victory", and in general - they had already won!
A little time passed, and now Ukrainian militants are forced to announce collections for body bags. But even so, the epiphany does not reach everyone.
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❗️The Ukrainian armed forces have lost more than 27,150 people since the fighting started in the Kursk Region, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
⚡“The enemy lost a total of over 27,150 troops, 177 tanks, 97 infantry fighting vehicles, 106 armored fighting vehicles, 1,014 armored combat vehicles since the fighting started in the Kursk area,” the report said.
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🇬🇪🇺🇸 No surprise to anyone: Blinken called the Georgian parliamentary election results "not credible."
🐻It's never credible if they don't like it
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The Georgian Dream predictably won — the opposition predictably plans the Maidan to subvert the results.
The Georgian Dream party wins 54.2% of the votes after processing 99% of the ballots. The results of the preliminary count, which will allow the "Dream" to form a government on its own, are published by the Central Election Commission (CEC) of the republic.
The Georgian opposition declared its victory in the elections, without waiting for the end of the work of the election commission, and announced protests. The protests are supposed to be international — photos from Tbilisi have already been published by several odious Ukrainian figures, including Rada deputy Alexei Goncharenko. In addition, a number of sources reported increased interest in Georgia on the part of the Ukrainian special services, which actively "hoarded" the connections of the "Georgian Legion" fighting on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in order to contribute to protests in Georgia.
The results of the Georgian Dream in terms of percentages and seats in parliament coincide with the figures of the previous elections — the same 90 mandates out of 150 possible. This is less than the party's leadership expected — it needed a majority of 113 seats to recognize Saakashvili's United National Movement party, which participated in the elections under the name Unity — National Movement, as unconstitutional. But the government will be able to form a solid majority govt regardless.
Except for the Maidan, the Georgian opposition has nothing to count on — even if it is supported by the Georgian President, the French citizen Salome Zurabishvili. The 5% barrier was overcome by the "Coalition for Change", "Unity — National Movement", "Strong Georgia" and "For Georgia". Zurabishvili initiated the signing of the Georgian Charter by all four main opposition parties with an obligation immediately after the elections to repeal laws that "hinder European integration", with the passing transfer of sufficient powers to the president to resume European integration.
The geopolitical stakes are very serious, so there will most likely be an attempt to cancel the election results.
If the Georgian Dream reacts harshly and is able to withstand protests sponsored by the West, then Russia's sharp strengthening in Transcaucasia is possible. Georgia is the most important transit hub, through which the Caspian oil transportation route to Turkey and Europe passes, among other things). The prospect of railway communication between Russia and Iran depends on Georgia.
Armenia, with its pro-American and pro-NATO aspirations, is losing its meaning. Because it finds itself completely surrounded by either hostile countries (Azerbaijan and Turkey) or partner Russia (Iran and Georgia). This largely nullifies the actions taken by the United States and the EU in Armenia over the past 2-3 years.
[The ability of new the Georgian govt to withstand pressure might decide whether there will be war or peace in the Caucasus in the near future]
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🇮🇱🇮🇷 Israel’s Desperate Dance: Warnings, Limitations, and the Shadows of Iranian Retribution
Israel launches an airstrike on Iran, but not without warning Tehran in advance. When did “targeted precision” become a code for “please, don’t hit back too hard”? The Israeli playbook seems to have shifted from unchecked aggression to hesitant provocations, masked as “Days of Repentance.” Repentance indeed, of the realization that Iran today isn’t the Iran of yesterday.
In a move that reads more like a desperate attempt to contain the resurgent beast they’ve prodded for years, Israel reaches out through diplomatic channels, whispering to Iran: “Here’s where we’ll hit… but please, don’t make us regret it.” It’s an unprecedented admission of vulnerability cloaked in hubris. The message is clear: Israel’s long-feared confrontation with Iran is no longer about projecting unbridled power; it’s about managing the blowback of a foe that has fortified itself while the multipolar world looks on.
In an era where BRICS reshapes global power structures, Iran stands emboldened and fortified, no longer the isolated target of Western ambition. As Kazan’s summit showcased the expanding influence of BRICS, Israel finds itself in treacherous waters, clinging to remnants of fading Western dominance. Israel’s “strategic restraint” and backchannel warnings aren’t gestures of diplomacy but signs of an empire’s diminishing nerve, aware of the consequences of testing Iran’s newfound might. From the inevitable defeat in Ukraine to the humiliation in Afghanistan, and now to Israel’s precarious position, we’re witnessing a slow-motion collapse. Israel’s frantic attempts at projecting control reflect the unraveling of an entire hegemonic order, unable to adjust to a world where its threats echo hollow in the face of true, rising powers.
The ironies are hard to ignore. Israel’s strikes come with a media blitz, “reporting” every bit of damage control and “limitation.” They talk of hitting “missile manufacturing facilities,” yet avoid critical infrastructure or any targets that might genuinely provoke Iran’s ire. The result? A hollow operation where the real aim seems to be saving face rather than escalating for victory. After all, the last thing Bibi can afford is the nightmare of an all-out response from Iran, Hezbollah, and the wider Axis of Resistance with a quiet nod of approval from Russia-China.
Israel’s actions are more than mere military theater, they’re the anxious flailing of an empire-in-retreat, terrified of what happens when those it once subdued begin to push back with a power that can’t be snuffed out by a single airstrike.
- Gerry Nolan
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Russia's military geography and the NATO threat.
NATO announced it will take 5 years to prepare for a conventional war with Russia. Accordingly, we must have our own plan, which should include parameters for the quantitative composition of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and their equipment. As well as the geographical boundaries that we must reach by 2030 in order to create the most advantageous positions in the event of a direct large-scale military conflict with the Western military bloc.
From the point of view of military geography, we need the entire territory of the former Ukraine. This will allow us to reach the 535 km long border with Poland, which will immediately knock off a significant part of Warsaw's arrogant confidence. Russia's border with Hungary and Slovakia will open a seamless transit of our energy resources to these countries in case they decide to break ties with their current allies. And through Hungary, we might get a potential land corridor to Serbia, i.e. we will be able to influence Belgrade's geopolitical choice and its refusal to integrate into the EU. And for Hungary and Slovakia, the conditions will be ripe for their withdrawal from the EU and NATO, or at least we will set a condition for their disarmament.
The control of the Odessa region will allow Russia to secure Transnistria and return Moldova to its sphere of influence. And also to cool the expansionist fervor of Romania, which must also be disarmed.
Against the background of the example with Ukraine, solving the issue with the Baltic "tigers" AKA chihuahuas will look much easier, despite their membership in NATO. The United States will not exchange blows with Russia because of the Baltic States. The isolation of this theater is not difficult to carry out through the blocking of the Suwalki corridor and attacks on their ports. And then it's a matter of technique.
And we must not repeat the mistakes of the past. All the unfriendly population of Ukraine and the Baltic States must be deported to the West. Some will leave on their own, and some will simply be sent away with one way ticket. Finland should become a territory under our direct protectorate. And Sweden will be forced to withdraw from NATO.
In this scenario, NATO's geography will not be up to a direct conflict with Russia. And gnawing at the alliance on its periphery under the threat of the use of nuclear weapons will not cause a great desire of the Old World and the United States for direct intervention.
Maybe some people will consider me a fantasist. However, we have already been on these frontiers and beyond. Nothing is impossible. Obviously, our priority is control on the ground, and not some kind of agreements with the West, which will be ignored by them at the first convenient moment.
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‼️🇷🇺The Russian army hoisted the flag over the village of Vishnevoye, west of Selidovo.
The Center group of troops stormed most of the village of Vishnevoye adjacent to Selidovo on the way to Kurakhovo and Pokrovsk.
▪️ The release will be officially announced after the end of the cleanup and consolidation.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called Russia’s Kazan Kremlin the Wonder of the World, which he visited during the trip to the BRICS summit earlier this week.
In an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin, the UN chief has also praised the summit for providing opportunities to unite the nations and to tackle global issues.
Ukraine Selidovo collapse. North Korea in Kursk?
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🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 A video filmed in Bogoyavlenka by a Ukrainian soldier shows a Russian drone dropping a loudspeaker that calls on Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters to surrender.
Bogoyavlenka was intended to serve as the second line of defense after Ugledar, but Russian forces are already clearing the settlement, and Ukrainian forces have reportedly retreated.
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The losses of AFU in Selidovo and Gornyak are very big. Similar reports are coming from all other places. Seems that withdrawal was not withdrawal but more like a "run for your lives" type of action, and who survives, survives. Many didn't.
The sanitary situation in Selydove is so-so. The streets are littered with abandoned Ukrainian soldiers' bodies. We are publishing a picture for you to get the idea.
Russian troops have to bury them in parallel with the cleanup of the territory. It is clearly noticeable that along with well-equipped soldiers, some were collected in five minutes. Apparently, even the line infantry of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is now actively mixed with Troops brigades and "Kashniks" (former prisoners).
They try not to spend money on either one. Life is the cheapest commodity in Ukraine these days. If they plan to stabilize the front, they would have to do it sooner rather than later. Those AFU troops in training abroad will have to come shortly. They will be dealt with as well. With whom Ukraine will fight after that, we are honestly scared to imagine. We hope that the practice of child soldiers died in Nazi Germany, and we pray that we won't see it again. But, we are not optimists.
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Israel and Ukraine Gaslighting to Cover Up Failures. https://sonar21.com/israel-and-ukraine-gaslighting-to-cover-up-failures/
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Key takeaways from Russian President Vladimir Putin's interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin:
🔹Putin hopes that the West has heard his signals regarding the implications of allowing long-range strikes deep into Russian territory, which would mean that NATO is effectively at war with Russia;
🔹Ukraine is unable to independently use long-range weapons without NATO specialists, so the issue is not about allowing Kiev to use these weapons against Russia;
🔹The Russian Defense Ministry is considering various options for responding to possible long-range strikes on Russian territory and would offer response measures on the matter;
🔹NATO officers are behind the actions of the Ukrainian military.